The girl spotted the gold medalist, 29, on Sunday in Florida and started running toward him.

The 6-foot-2-inch swimmer caught the fan, but they toppled over and he struck his leg on a curb,
blowing out his left knee, People.com reported.

“As a result of a freak injury caused by an unexpected fan encounter, Ryan ... will be taking a
break from training and competition,” his publicist said in a statement. “His medical team expects
him to make a full and speedy recovery, and Ryan thanks everyone for their well-wishes.”